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United Kingdom, Brighton And Hove
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OIC Brighton is in Ovingdean, Brighton, East Sussex BN2 7BA. The campus sits on 23 acres of parkland and ancient woodland, just minutes from the coast and the city centre of Brighton, with easy access to the South Downs and London.
Pre-GCSE Ages 13-14; GCSE Ages 14-16; A-Level Ages 16-18
Independent college
Access to a specialist Learning Resource Centre
England
Shuttle bus provided to and from college (20 minutes)
Annual and per-term tuition and boarding fees (Academic year 2025–26)
- Year 9 (Pre-GCSE, 12-month course): Tuition GBP 32,987 per year. Per term (three terms): GBP 10,995.67. Boarding (twin en suite or shared bathroom) GBP 27,186 per year. Per term: GBP 9,062.00.
- Year 9 (January start): Tuition GBP 24,518 (first year); Per term: GBP 8,172.67. Boarding GBP 18,239 per year. Per term: GBP 6,079.67.
- Year 10 (2‑Year GCSE, 24‑month course): Tuition GBP 33,580 per year. Per term: GBP 11,193.33. Boarding (twin en suite or shared bathroom) GBP 27,186 per year. Per term: GBP 9,062.00.
- Year 10 (18‑month GCSE, January start): Tuition GBP 25,500 (first year); Per term: GBP 8,500.00. Boarding GBP 18,239 per year. Per term: GBP 6,079.67.
- Year 11 (1‑Year GCSE): Tuition GBP 35,765 per year. Per term: GBP 11,921.67. Boarding (shared bathroom / twin en suite) GBP 28,842 per year. Per term: GBP 9,614.00.
- Year 12 (2‑Year A‑Level, 24‑month course): Tuition GBP 34,293 per year. Per term: GBP 11,431.00. Boarding options (subject to availability): shared bathroom / twin en suite GBP 25,944 per year (per term GBP 8,648.00); single room (shared bathroom) GBP 27,186 per year (per term GBP 9,062.00).
- Year 12 (18‑month A‑Level, January start): Tuition GBP 25,944 (first year). Per term: GBP 8,648.00. Boarding: shared bathroom / twin en suite GBP 17,411 per year (per term GBP 5,803.67); single room (shared bathroom) GBP 18,239 per year (per term GBP 6,079.67).
- Year 13: Tuition GBP 34,293 per year. Per term: GBP 11,431.00. Boarding options (subject to availability): shared bathroom / twin en suite GBP 25,944 per year (per term GBP 8,648.00); single room (shared bathroom) GBP 27,186 per year (per term GBP 9,062.00).
Application and one‑off fees
- Registration (application) fee: GBP 378 — non‑refundable.
- Acceptance deposit: GBP 11,050 — refundable on completion of the course, minus all incidentals and sundries.
- August Headstart course (A‑level students, if applicable): GBP 2,288.
Other costs and additional charges
- Supplementary invoices are issued (for example, in November and March) for additional expenses such as airport transfers and other incidental charges; such extras are billed separately from tuition and boarding.
- Exam fees and SEN assessment fees are charged where applicable; these items (and refundable deposits) are treated as exempt from VAT.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Joining in August: fees are payable in two equal instalments — one in August and one in December. Joining in January: fees are payable in two instalments. Supplementary invoices for additional expenses may be issued in November and March.
Refund information
- The registration (application) fee is non‑refundable. The acceptance deposit (GBP 11,050) is refundable on completion of the course, less any incidentals and sundries charged to the student account.
Fee payment options and practical payment details
- The application form collects parent/guardian bank account details to manage payments and refunds, indicating that bank transfer (and direct bank payment) is used for fee transactions. Specific card payment acceptance or other payment channels are not specified on the published fee page.
Tax (VAT) treatment
- Tuition and boarding fees published reflect the applied pricing policy effective from 1 January 2025 and include VAT where applicable; refundable deposits, exam fees and SEN assessment fees are exempt from VAT.
More than 20 nationalities represented; students from over 20 countries
Oxford International College Brighton offers a British curriculum for students aged 13 to 18 on a single, purpose-built campus near Brighton. The school follows the English National Curriculum with GCSEs and A levels, embedded in three pillars: Academic Excellence, Personal Development, and Career and University Pathways. A distinctive Super Curricular Programme links Nord Anglia collaborations with MIT and UNICEF, providing STEM challenges, writing competitions, coding courses, and work experiences across Healthcare and Biological Sciences; Physical Science and Mathematics; and Social Sciences, Humanities and Commerce. In Year 9, core subjects include English, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, History, Geography and Computer Science; the college provides EAL support, IELTS preparation in sixth form, and UK and international university guidance. Class sizes reach up to 18, with personalised learning through strategy tutoring. The campus sits on Ovingdean Hall, offering labs, a Learning Resource Centre, 24/7 security, and integrated boarding houses for a vibrant community.
